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Close the Chapter Podcast with Kristen Boice

Kristen D. Boice
Mental Health
Trauma
Anxiety
Parenting
Self-Compassion
Therapy
Mindfulness
Shame
Personal Growth
Self-Awareness
Depression
Healing
Social Media
Codependency
Grief
Family Dynamics
Relationships
Emotional Processing
Boundaries
Empathy

Welcome to the Close the Chapter podcast! I am Kristen Boice, a licensed marriage and family therapist with a private counseling practice, Pathways to Healing Counseling in Noblesville, Indiana. The mission for Close the Chapter Podcast is to help you through life's transitions, navigate the hard and lonely times along the journey, learn helpful and powerful ways to cope with emotions and transiti... more

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In this episode, Kristen with guest Simon Benn, a children's confidence and resilience expert, explores how parents can help their children build confidence through curiosity, emotional awareness, and meaningful connection.

You'll Learn • How cur... more

In this episode, Kristen is joined by Eve Marie Ford, a licensed marriage and family therapist and author, to explore what truly makes a relationship last beyond the initial chemistry and attraction. You'll Learn • Why knowing yourself is essential... more

In this episode, Kristen sits down with Dr. Jeff Norman, an author, speaker, and laughter therapy advocate, to explore how laughter and playfulness can help people navigate grief, anxiety, and trauma while reconnecting with joy, emotional healing, an... more

In this episode, Kristen is joined by Dr. Anthony Mazzella, a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist specializing in narcissism and personality disorders, to examine the different faces of narcissism, the deeper struggles behind these patterns, and their ... more

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Recent Guests

Simon Benn
Children's confidence, resilience and happiness expert who works with parents
Episode: How to Build Your Child's Confidence Through Connection with Simon Benn
Eve Marie Ford
Licensed marriage and family therapist and co-author of the Souls Connected Couples Workbook
Episode: Souls Connected: The Essential Ingredients for a Lasting Relationship with Eve Marie Ford, LMFT
Jeff Norman
Author, speaker, and laughter therapy advocate
Episode: The Healing Power of Laughter with Dr. Jeff Norman
Anthony Mazzella
Psychoanalyst and psychotherapist specializing in narcissism, personality disorders, high conflict relationships, and family dynamics
Narcissism Decoder podcast
Episode: Understanding the Different Types of Narcissism with Dr. Anthony Mazzella, Ph.D.
Evelyn Tribole
Author and nutrition expert known for intuitive eating
Co-author of Intuitive Eating; international speaker
Episode: Intuitive Eating: How to Break Free from Diet Culture and Make Peace with Food with Evelyn Tribole, MS, RDN
Lynn Fraser
Founder of Somatic Mindfulness, Stillpoint Method of Healing Trauma
Somatic Mindfulness; Stillpoint Method of Healing Trauma
Episode: How to Regulate Your Nervous System and Break the Cycle of Anxiety with Lynn Fraser
Daniel Lobel
Clinical psychologist and internationally recognized expert on BPD
Private practice, New York; Mount Sinai School of Medicine (Assistant Clinical Professor)
Episode: Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Its Impact on Relationships with Dr. Daniel Lobel
Andrew Keaveney
Meditation teacher, co-leader at Art of Living programs
Art of Living Retreat Center
Episode: Using Breathwork and Meditation to Find Greater Peace with Andrew Keaveney
Jacob Nordby
Co-founder of Writing Room Collective; Heal and Create; Institute for Creative Living Foundation; author of Blessed Are the Weird, The Creative Cure
Institute for Creative Living; Writing Room Collective; Heal and Create
Episode: Unlocking Creativity to Help You Get Unstuck with Jacob Nordby

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Kristen Boice
Host of Close the Chapter Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 116 ratings
  • Great conversations!

    Kristen is a fabulous interviewer! She harnesses her therapist skills to create interesting and helpful conversations. And shares so much of her own wisdom too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emily23R
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Podcast!

    I’m a psychotherapist and author and had the honor of being interviewed by Kristen. She’s a terrific podcast host and leads with empathy, curiosity, and intelligence to help listeners gain deep and meaningful insights. Her shows cover a wide range of emotional concerns and offer practical and useful strategies to help you navigate life’s challenges.

    I absolutely love this podcast and recommend it to my clients. Thank you, Kristen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Diane Petrella, MSW
    United States2 years ago
  • Love Kristen’s emphasis on uncovering “the real YOU”

    Kristen has so much insight to bring—I absolutely have LOVED listening to and being on her podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Goddess Health
    United States2 years ago
  • Empowering

    Such great information and strategies for healing. I’m currently reading some books Kristen recommended. I get something out of every episode. Thank you for helping people grow in themselves.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Velvrose
    United States3 years ago
  • Versatile

    I learned different terms like triangulation or even something as simple as boundaries. So informative and practical.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I.am.Ivon
    United States3 years ago

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Guests appreciate Kristen's curiosity, depth, and compassionate leadership.
Audiences note consistent value, practicality, and actionable steps across episodes.
The show is seen as a reliable mental health resource with diverse guest expertise.
Listeners praise thoughtful, empathetic interviewing that yields practical takeaways.
Many find the host's transparency and vulnerability inspiring and relatable.

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How to Build Your Child's Confidence Through Connection with Simon Benn
Q: Where can people find out more about you, Kristen?
Boice directs listeners to her website and her Instagram and Facebook accounts, where she shares free information and a journal guide about attunement and building confidence with children.
How to Build Your Child's Confidence Through Connection with Simon Benn
Q: What if parents and kids could be curious about what this back to school is going to be like?
Boice says curiosity is easier when children feel safe. Parents can acknowledge anxiety, make space for questions and explain what to expect so children can feel more settled during transitions.
Souls Connected: The Essential Ingredients for a Lasting Relationship with Eve Marie Ford, LMFT
Q: Where does someone start?
Ford recommends taking responsibility for one's emotions, noticing discomfort, and reflecting on the thoughts and events behind those feelings.
Souls Connected: The Essential Ingredients for a Lasting Relationship with Eve Marie Ford, LMFT
Q: Why do you think it's so important to do it early in dating relationships?
Ford says the workbook first helps people understand themselves so they can choose a partner based on more than attraction and chemistry.
The Healing Power of Laughter with Dr. Jeff Norman
Q: What do you say if someone's using laughter to bypass some of the deeper emotions?
Norman cautions that sarcasm can hurt and says laughter should help people approach, not avoid, deeper emotions. He describes laughter as a bridge toward gratitude, forgiveness, and love, while emphasizing that people must work through hurt and grief.

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This show centers on mental health, resilience, and navigating life transitions with practical tools you can apply daily. Episodes blend solo guidance on emotions like shame, fear, and anxiety with conversations featuring therapists, trauma experts, and advocates who share personal stories and actionable strategies for healing, parenting, and relationships. A standout is the host's emphasis on embodiment, nervous system regulation, and compassionate self-work, making complex psychology accessible and directly useful for listeners seeking relief, growth, and sustainable change.

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1. Simon Benn
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4. Anthony Mazzella
5. Evelyn Tribole
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7. Daniel Lobel
8. Andrew Keaveney

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